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Prof. Kholoud H. AL-Obaikan

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Prof. Kholoud H. AL-Obaikan

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Professor, Visual Arts
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Experience in Academic and Administrative Positions:

1. Professor, King Saud University, since 2025

2. Associate Professor, King Saud University, 1441 AH E

3. Part-time consultant at the Association for Children with Disabilities (2025)

4. Part-time consultant at the Ministry of Education (1443 AH)

5. Assistant to the General Supervisor of the Identity Management Unit - Deanship of Quality and 

    Development, King Saud University (10/11/1436 AH - 10/11/1437 AH)

6. Assistant Professor, King Saud University (29/12/1435 AH )

7. Lecturer, King Saud University (18/12/1427 AH)

8. Teaching Assistant, King Saud University (January 2000

Peer-Reviewed and Published Research:

A number of published scientific research papers in the field of specialization, addressing contemporary scientific issues and contributing to the development of knowledge in this field.

Supervision of Theses:

Supervision of several theses in the field of specialization within graduate programs.

Scientific and Professional Memberships:

1. Member of the Editorial Board of the Saudi Journal of Art and Design.

2. Member of the Saudi Scientific Society for Art and Design.

3. Member of the Saudi Society for the Preservation of Heritage.

4. Member of the Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts.

5. Member of the Saudi Society for Archaeological Studies.

6. Member of the Arab Council for the Gifted and Talented.

Committee Experience:

Member of several committees within and outside the university, most notably:

1.Member of the Standing Committee for Curricula and Academic System at King saud University (2023- present)

2. Member of the Artwork Judging Committee for the Princess Noura Award for Women's Excellence  (2023)

3. Member of the Standing Committee for Implementing the University Affairs Council's Decision 

    (Decision to Establish the College of Arts)

4. Member of the Academic Programs Committee, Department of Visual Arts, College of Arts

5. Rapporteur of the Research Plans Committee, College of Arts

6. Member of the Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman Award for Women's Excellence Committee (Arts Category), 1442 AH

7. Sub-Executive Committee for Judging the "Artistic Angles" Exhibition 

8. Sub-Executive Committee for the Cultural Program of the "Color Angles" Exhibition

9. Head of the Team  of Preparing the Terms and Specifications Booklet for the King Saud University Store Project

    Professional Development:

A number of training courses and professional certifications, most notably:

1. Certificate of Completion for the New Faculty Members Program.

2. Workshop on Developing Academic Programs in the Field of Traditional Arts at the Royal Institute of  Arts.

3. The First Saudi Arabian Antiquities Forum / General Authority for Tourism and National Heritage.

4. Professional Teaching Competencies (Professional Certificate).

5. Microteaching (Professional Certificate).

6. Safe and Comfortable Learning Environment (Professional Certificate).

7. Curriculum Design and Construction.

8. Assessment of Learning Outcomes.

9. Participation in the Women's Training Program (Archaeology and Restoration) / German 

    Archaeological Institute and the International Directorate for Academic Cooperation at the German Federal Foreign Office.

10. Italy: A Journey Through Art History / Twinning Program at King Saud University.

11. Museums and Their Cultural, Scientific, and Recreational Role.

12. Investing in Fine Arts.

Community Service Engagement:

Participation in several community service activities and initiatives, most notably:

1. Member of a panel discussion at the 2023 Islamic Arts Biennale

2. Member of the judging panel for the "Future Painter" competition, organized by the Ministry of 

    Health in 2023

3. Member of the judging panel for the "I Create" competition, organized by the Association for Children with Disabilities in 2022

4. Judged the paintings participating in the "Future Painter" exhibition, organized by the Ministry of  Health.

5. Lectured on the History of Art at the National Museum in 2020

6. Conducted a museum education workshop at Saudi museums

7. Conducted a linocut workshop at the Social Nursery in Riyadh

8. Conducted a linocut engraving workshop

9. Conducted a workshop on the institutional identity of King Saud University: its concept and 

    application

10. Delivered a lecture on Islamic arts

11. Participated in several art exhibitions

Certificates of Appreciation:

Recipient of several certificates of appreciation, most notably:

1. Letter of appreciation from His Excellency the Rector of King Saud University for participating in the 

    interior design work for the executive offices at the Innovation Tower in Riyadh Technology Valley.

2. Letter of appreciation for judging an academic program in visual arts for a Saudi university.

3. Certificate of Excellence in Academic Advising.

4. Rashid Abdulrahman Al-Rashid Award for Academic Excellence.

5. Certificate of participation in the scientific program of the First Saudi Arabian Antiquities Forum.

6. Certificate of participation in the training program in archaeology and restoration.

7. Certificate of participation in the international workshop "Italy: A Journey Through the History of Art."

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